Title Mathematics Its Magic and Mastery an Entertaining Study of the Principles and Practice of Mathematical Processes

Binding Hardcover

Book Condition Very Good

Jacket Condition Good Jacket

Publisher Princeton, New Jersey D. Van Nostrand Company Inc. 1967

Seller ID 000587

3rd edtion. Orange boards, mustard colored dj. Some tears to edges of dj. Heavy book. No markings anywhere on this book. "This is a book about numbers and their relation to life. It surveys the whole field of mathematics, and explains basic mathematical ideas and terms in a way which makes them both readily understood and absorbing to read about. It brings alive the magic of figures, and shows that mathematics is not a dry and dusty subject, but a strong and inspiring tool to solve all sorts of problems, from adding up everyday bills to the construction of giant electronic computers. This new edition has been completely updated and includes coordinate systems, the elementary mathematics of space vehicles, and the teory of games."Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.